Clash, The - The Card Cheat Lyrics






There's a solitary man crying, "Hold me."
It's only because he's a-lonely
If the keeper of time runs slowly
He won't be alive for long!

If he only had time to tell of all of the things he planned
With a card up his sleeve, what would he achieve?
It means nothing!

To the opium den and the barroom gin
In the Belmont chair playing violins
The gambler's face cracks into a grin
As he lays down the king of spades

But the dealer just stares
There's something wrong here, he thinks
The gambler is seized and forced to his knees
And shot dead

He only wanted more time
Away from the darkest door
But his luck it gave in
As the dawn light crept in
And he lay on the floor

From the Hundred Year War to the Crimea
With a lance and a musket and a Roman spear
To all of the men who have stood with no fear
In the service of the King

Before you met your fate be sure you
Did not forsake your lover
May not be around anymore





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  1. K.... L....

    Their lyrics are amazing

  2. S.... C....

    [Chorus]
    There's a solitary man cryin', "Hold me"
    It's only because he's a'lonely
    And if the keeper of time runs slowly
    He won't be alive for long!

    If he only had time to tell of all of the things he planned
    With a card up his sleeve, what would he achieve?
    It means nothin'

    To the opium dens and the barroom gin
    In the Belmont chair playing violin
    The gambler's face cracks into a grin
    As he lays down the king of spades

    But the dealer just stares
    "There's something wrong here", he thinks
    The gambler is seized and forced to his knees
    And shot dead

    He only wanted more time
    Away from the darkest door
    But his luck it gave in
    As the dawn light crept in
    And he lay on the floor


    From the Hundred Year War to the Crimea
    With a lance and a musket and a Roman spear
    To all of the men who have stood with no fear
    In the service of the King

    Before you met your fate be sure you
    Did not forsake
    Your lover
    May not be around anymore

    (Repeat 1st verse)

  3. G.... J....

    I'm 42 and 'discovered' the Clash last year. Only knew a couple of hits, but never paid attention to their discography. And now: stole the musical room in my heart. With a big kaboom they entered. Every decade has it's gems. That's why I love music and want to be open to all kinds of music, despite the age or style. London Calling is now an important piece in my album collection. Very versatile album.

  4. j.... m....

    The epitome.of deep cut. Classic AF.

  5. M.... ....

    This could honestly be the most underrated song of all time

  6. m.... ....

    Bruce Springsteen vibes

  7. M.... a....

    That why they're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the Brilliance of songwriting not just Punk but different styles love it they are our worlds band.

  8. P.... T....

    A little bit of Springsteen in this song?

    P.... T....

    But with the english touch 👌

  9. S.... S....

    As far as musicianship is concerned the clash are miles ahead of sex pistols. They didn't only know how to play unlike the pistols they were brilliant at that.

    S.... S....

    The Sex Pistols were a manufactured band. A joke compared to The Clash.

  10. M.... O....

    Maybe the best lyrics ever written

  11. .... ....

    My favorite clash song

  12. B.... H....

    Excellent song. Personally i think it would fit better on Sandinista.

    B.... H....

    I can see that..only about a year apart..lots of similar ideas.

  13. P.... ....

    Anyone else got this pegged for their funeral?

    P.... ....

    Death or glory for me m8!!

    P.... ....

    @marie brownlow nice one like it

  14. �.... ....

    これがチェインギャング の元ネタか。

  15. W.... A....

    The only band that matters!

  16. L.... ....

    There's a solitary man crying "hold me"
    It's only because he's a-lonely
    If the keeper of time runs slowly
    He won't be alive for long!

  17. P.... ....

    This fucking song is fantastic

  18. G.... _....

    Off of London calling:
    1. The card cheat
    2. Clampdown
    3. Death or Glory
    4. London Calling
    5.Train in Vain
    6. Lovers rock

    G.... _....

    Hard to make a bad list off of London Calling, mine needs to Include Lost in the Supermarket and Guns of Brixton.

    G.... _....

    What about Spanish bombs

    G.... _....

    London Calling stays at the first spot imho, Can pump my body with energy anytime.

    G.... _....

    Jimmy jazz is also cool

    G.... _....

    What about hateful

  19. S.... A....

    Gigantes!!

  20. R.... C....

    Jesus Christ, the audio in the other upload of this song sucks.

  21. F.... O....

    one of their most underrated songs

  22. n.... ....

    That piano blows my mind <3

  23. D.... G....

    El piano es asombroso